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C1 NND

1996 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,120 mi
Last recorded96,120 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 NND
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 96,120 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 94,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 94,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 90,356 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 90,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop link (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,003 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,370 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,281 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner door weather strip split.

Offside Front Steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 73,654 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 69,636 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 63,573 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LOW EFFORT (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,733 miles

oil leak

rear crossmember corroded

steering damper bushes loose but damper still secure

Fail 19 Apr 2016 58,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded near radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

rear crossmember corroded

steering damper bushes loose but damper still secure

Pass 11 May 2015 52,519 miles

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 47,474 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre/ raer silencers corroded and weak

Pass 1 May 2013 39,334 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 35,002 miles

all tyres slightly perished

front no.plate damaged

Fail 15 May 2012 35,002 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres slightly perished

front no.plate damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 22,491 miles

brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,433 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,719 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,386 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,044 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C1 NND is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C1 NND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C1 NND registered?

C1 NND is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is C1 NND safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 NND shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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